With regard to the above title and making use of a range of resources please provide a critical discussion of the arguments for and against sacking unsuccessful managers both inside and outside sporting organisations. Please provide some insight into the epistemological models that you are engaging with when making your argument (See Lecture 3 – Organization Theory 2). How might engagement with other models have changed the course of your discussion?
In developing your work you should use a range of sources including, but not restricted to, the ones below:
De Dios Tena, J and Forrest, D (2007) Within-season dismissal of football coaches: Statistical analysis of causes and consequences. European Journal of Operational Research. Vol 181 (1): 362-373
Arnulf, JK; Mathisen, JE and Hærem, T (2012) Heroic leadership illusions in football teams: Rationality, decision making and noise-signal ratio in the firing of football managers. Leadership Vol 8(2): 169-185
Barnes, H (2013) Does it make statistical sense to sack a football manager? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23724517
Kulper, S (2013) Arsène’s Austerity: Has football’s economist got it wrong when it comes to the game’s finances? (See Financial Times January 25th on-line through the library).
Finding these resources and identifying other relevant materials is a test of your learning in respect of selecting resources (Lecture 6 from the library) and critical analysis (Lecture 7).
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